Browse Dams

6,092 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 6,092 dams from the NID database. Each record includes dam name, location, physical dimensions, hazard potential classification, condition assessment, purpose, owner information, and emergency action plan status. Use the filters below to search by state, hazard level, condition, or keyword.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Paseur Lake Dam Mississippi Benton 20 Low — — Recreation
Anderson Catfish Pond Dam Mississippi Yazoo 20 Low — — Recreation
Huecks Retreat Lake Dam Mississippi Lincoln 20 Low — — Recreation
Don Sides Lake Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 20 Low — 1982 Recreation
Nobels Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 20 Low — — Recreation
Southall Lake Number 1 Dam Mississippi Warren 20 Low — — Recreation
Dogwood Lake Ms02591 Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 20 Undetermined — — Recreation
Bill Hobson Pond Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 20 Undetermined — — Recreation
B C Coggins Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 20 Low — — Recreation
Mayfield Lake Dam Mississippi Smith 20 Undetermined — — Recreation
Garland Brooking Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 20 Low — — Recreation
Southall Lake Number 3 Dam Mississippi Warren 20 Low — — Recreation
Boys Club Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 20 Low — — Recreation
Southall Lake Number 2 Dam Mississippi Warren 20 Low — — Recreation
Ms07312 Lake Dam Mississippi Perry 20 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms04076 Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 20 Low — — Recreation
Swayze Lake Number 6 Dam Mississippi Yazoo 20 Low — — Recreation
Ms06291 Lake Dam Mississippi Simpson 20 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms04801 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 20 Low — — Recreation
Pinehurst Lake Dam Mississippi Pike 20 Low — — Recreation
Ms06070 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 20 Low Poor — Recreation
Magee Lake Dam Mississippi Franklin 20 Low — — Recreation
Ralph Braden Pond Dam Mississippi DeSoto 20 Low — — Recreation
Lake Columbia Dam Mississippi Marion 20 Low — — Recreation
Cagal Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 20 Low Poor — Recreation
Ray Canada Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 20 Low — — Recreation
W C Carnathan Dam Mississippi Chickasaw 20 Low — — Recreation
Harry Madison Pond Dam Mississippi DeSoto 20 Low — — Recreation
Ms05482 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 20 Low Poor — Recreation
Roger Elder Pond Dam Mississippi Union 20 Low — — Recreation
Ms04543 Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 20 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Ms06903 Lake Dam Mississippi Attala 20 Low — — Recreation
Ball Lake Dam Mississippi Pike 20 Low — — Recreation
Hilldale Dam Mississippi Warren 20 Low — 1993 Other
Schmidt Dam Mississippi Lowndes 20 Low — — Irrigation
Sansing Lake Dam Mississippi Amite 20 Low — — Recreation
Mims Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 20 Low — — Recreation
Forest Country Club Lake Dam Mississippi Scott 20 Undetermined — — Recreation
Southall Lake Number 4 Dam Mississippi Warren 20 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms04441 Lake Dam Mississippi Neshoba 20 Low — — Recreation
Ms04428 Lake Dam Mississippi Neshoba 20 Low — — Recreation
M W Lipscomb Lake Dam Mississippi DeSoto 20 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms04587 Lake Dam Mississippi Calhoun 20 Low — — Recreation
Ridgeway Man Lake Number 2 Dam Mississippi Rankin 20 Low — — Recreation
Ms05986 Lake Dam Mississippi Panola 20 Low — — Recreation
Colman Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 20 Low — — Recreation
Ms04506 Lake Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 20 Low — — Recreation
Pigford Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 20 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms06323 Lake Dam Mississippi Greene 20 Undetermined — — Recreation
Lake Perry Dam Mississippi Perry 20 Low — — Recreation

Frequently Asked Questions

Hazard potential is based on the consequences of dam failure, not the condition of the dam. High hazard means loss of human life is probable. Significant means economic and environmental losses are expected but no probable loss of life. Low means minimal losses are expected. The classification considers downstream population, infrastructure, and environmental resources.

Condition ratings reflect the physical state of the dam based on periodic inspections. Satisfactory means no deficiencies found. Fair means minor issues exist but no immediate action needed. Poor means safety deficiencies require remedial action. Unsatisfactory means the dam is unsafe and immediate corrective action is required.

Yes. Use the search field above to find dams by name. You can also combine the search with state, hazard, and condition filters to narrow your results. Each dam record links to a detail page with complete information.